商务英语综合教程4 Unit 4 Business ethics课后答案.doc

Unit 4 Business ethicsExtensive ReadingCorporate Philanthropy Responds to DisastersExercises I. Speed Reading ComprehensionRead the text for FIVE minutes, and find the best answer to each of the following questions. 1. According to the 2nd paragraph, why some companies faced internal criticism?A.These companies have donated too much money to the communities, regardless of their own capacity. B.These companies ignored the needs of their own employees who were affected by the disasters. C.The philanthropic programs of these companies were too cheap. D.Corporate had to go back to boards for additional donation resources. 2. Why is it that some companies are suggested donating cash instead of products when disasters take place? A.Products are often hard to transport and warehouse.B.Using cash in the locality helps rebuild the economy.C.Product may not fit the needs of the beset community.D.All of above. 3.Which of the following statement is NOT true with Pitney Bowes Inc.? A.It has operated a fund that helps employees out of personal tragedies.B.Its Employee Involvement Fund can reflect employees interest and support.C.It has started splitting some of its corporate giving between immediate and long-term assistance in the consideration of the complicated nature of identifying appropriate disaster aid.D.Medical and funeral expenses will not be the focus of its fund.4. According to the text, which of the following companys foundation is NOT long-term -focused? A.Baxter InternationalB.MitsubishiC.General Electric Co.D.Pitney Bowes Inc.5.The software module of MicroEdge Inc. helps the companys community foundation the best in terms of _.A.free-of-charge serviceB.online serviceC.accountingD.disaster reliefII. VocabularyFill in the blanks with appropriate words from the text. The initial letter of each word has been supplied for you. 1.Its wise to use just as much caution when making your charitable giving decisions as you do when making other decisions affecting your life. 2.With soil that has had its biological components destroyed, the first step toward restoration is to stop adding any more chemical fertilizers.3.The global obesity pandemic combined with societys anti-fat bias is more damaging to women than to men, an expert has warned at an international conference.4.Turkeys two major cities are grappling with water shortages after record-low snow and rain falls in the winter and searing summer temperatures.5.The importers who do not intend clearing the imported goods for home consumption straightaway may choose to warehouse the goods. 6.The Foundation is a public charity that works with individuals, families, businesses and foundations, serving their philanthropic needs as well as initiating giving programs.7.As the little copyist proceeded with her work, she sent every now and then a responsive glance toward her admirer.8.Beset by rumors, and four months from a primary election, the Mayor yesterday for the first time gave his account of a 2007 incident in which he argued with a police officer.9.Like so many others around the world, we are following the devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami that has hit many parts of Southeastern Asia.10. Some coincidences are small, and seemingly inconsequential, but others have the potential to change lives.A Question of EthicsExercisesI. Reading Comprehension 1.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE with Waterschoots case?A.It raised the ethical concerns regarding information technology and the management obligation.B.Waterschoot immediately reported to her boss and the units legal counsel about theproblem because there was some crucial information for Lockheed Martin in the template.C.Waterschoot found the competitors confidential information before 5 p.m.D.Waterschoot removed the document from the server with the purpose of protecting a competitor of Lockheed Martins.2.According to the text, as e-business and IT are developing, companies need to put the following into consideration EXCEPT _. A.equipping the employees with essential IT ethics B.establishing a set of ethical guidelines in a companyC.the impacts brought by IT on the employees concernedD.how to deal with the potential problem brought by e-business partnerships3.According to the Information Week Research survey, we can infer that _. A.If your personal data is collected by a health-care company, they are more likely to be sold to third parties than by any other industries.B.Most companies will inform their customers know when specific types of data of their own are being collected.C.When evaluating the ethical and moral implications of business decisions, a larger number of people will rely on their personal experience only.D.Not many people know some ethical impacts may be brought by their business decisions. 4.Paragraph 7 suggests that _.A.Canon Information Systems Inc is monitoring its employees online activities; B. Canon Information Systems Incs human resources department tries to make sure that their employees are using the Internet in an ethical and legal way; C.James Underwood, manager of IS, reports to the human resources department;D.Canon Information Systems Incs human resources department may be violating the privacy of the employees. 5.Companies nowadays concern not only a